Vampire Esports soar to PUBG MOBILE World Invitational triumph at Gamers8 in Riyadh
RIYADH: Gamers8 on Saturday night saw Vampire Esports crowned PUBG MOBILE World Invitational (PMWI) champions at Boulevard Riyadh City.
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Following in Don Bradman's footsteps in sunny Aberdeen
Given the state-of-the-art facilities they are used to back at home, the UAE’s leading cricketers might be forgiven for feeling trips away can be something of a comedown.
UAE remain in the hunt in World Cup League 2
The UAE managed to cling on to third place in the Cricket World Cup League 2 in absentia on Saturday.
Shakib named Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, World Cup
Shakib Al Hasan has returned as captain of Bangladesh's Twenty20 team for the Asia Cup and World Cup, the country's cricket board (BCB) said on Saturday, putting to rest speculation over the all-rounder's future due to his ties with a betting company.
Shakib Al Hasan Appointed Bangladesh Captain For Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named as the Bangladesh captain for the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. The BCB also announced a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE from August 27. The Asia Cup 15th edition of the tournament will be played in the UAE between six teams (main event). Defending champions India are also the most successful team, having won the trophy seven times. While the last edition of the tournament was held in an ODI format, this edition will feature the T20 format.
Shakib returns as Bangladesh T20 captain
Shakib Al Hasan on Saturday was named to return as Bangladesh's Twenty20 international captain after he bowed to a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ultimatum to scrap a deal with a betting site.
Shakib Al Hasan appointed Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
Shakib Al Hasan as the skipper of the T20 team for the upcoming Asia Cup, the New Zealand tri-series and the T20 World Cup. While the Asia Cup will be held in the UAE, Australia will host the T20 showpiece in October-November. The BCB made the announcement after weeks of uncertainty as Shakib was told by the Board to choose between playing for Bangladesh or keeping his endorsement with a "betting company" Betwinner News.
Whoever Gave Afghanistan, Ireland Test Status "Off Their Rocker": Ian Chappell
Australian great Ian Chappell is certain Test cricket "won't die" in his lifetime but wondered whether the best players would play it in the future amid the proliferation of T20 leagues. The former Australia captain believed that international cricket faces a real challenge of retaining players in the face of rapid expansion of T20 leagues around the world.